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RHD*DOL1 and RHD*DOL2 encode a partial D antigen and are in cis with the rare RHCE*ceBI allele in people of African descent.
Transfusion - 1 Feb 2013
Roussel Michèle, Poupel Sylvie, Nataf Joëlle, Juszczak Geneviève, Woimant Geneviève, Mailloux Agnès, Menanteau Cécile, Pham Bach-Nga, Rouger Philippe, Le Pennec Pierre-Yves, Peyrard Thierry
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BACKGROUND: Several studies showed in people of African descent the existence of a genetic linkage between RHD alleles encoding a variant D antigen and a given altered RHCE*ce allele. RHCE*ceBI is a rare allele encountered in people of African descent, that encodes a Hr- hr(S) - Rhce protein. Our...
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